AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEPA Rollbacks: The Trump administration says it will slash Biden-era EPA rules, while separate proposals would end methane-leak monitoring and loosen limits on oil-drilling emissions. The changes could ease costs for industry but weaken controls on climate pollution. PFAS Protection: Wisconsin adopted its first groundwater standards for PFAS, extending safeguards to private-well users starting in 2027. In Florida, Broward County is planning $456 million in upgrades at two water plants to meet federal limits due in 2029. Coastal Flooding: King tides have flooded parts of Florida and California, with rising seas expected to worsen coastal flooding. Climate Outlook: Forecasters expect a warmer, drier winter in western Montana, with reduced snowfall and possible early flooding if warm storms hit snow-covered areas. Forest Management: The U.S. Forest Service pulled an Alaska timber sale for further review after a lawsuit challenged the broader logging project; bidding is now expected later this year.
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